Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1012 Miller Camera Support
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The Arrow Series Fluid Head Operator’s Manual #1020 Arrow 30 with Euro camera platform #1012 Arrow with Euro camera platform #1014 Arrow HD with Euro camera platform.
SLIDING PLA TFORM Arrow 30 and Arrow - 70mm range Arrow HD - 100mm range Arrow 30 only CAMERA SCREWS 1/4” AND PIN ADAPTOR CARRIAGE CAMERA PLA TE QUICK RELEASE LEVER SAFETY T AB COUNTERBALANCE SELECT.
FEA TURES AND CONTROLS 3 FIG 2 P AN HANDLE TELESCOPIC CLAMP P AN HANDLE CLAMP SLIDING PLA TFORM LOCK BOWL CLAMP NUT P AN LOCK.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS 4 FEA TURES AND CONTROLS 2 and 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 INTRODUCTION 4 TECHNICAL DA T A 5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 6 1. Install and level the Head 6 2. Mount Y our Camera 7 3. Centre Y our Camera on the Head 8 4. Counterbalance Y our Camera 9 5.
DA T A Arrow 30 Arrow Arrow HD 5 WEIGHT 3.2kg 3.2kg 3.3kg MAX REC. LOAD 15kg (see graph on Page 9) 20kg (see graph on Page 9) 25kg (see graph on Page 9) BALL LEVELLING BASE 100mm 100mm 100mm P AN MECH.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 6 The Operating Instructions for Arrow series fluid heads are described in six (6) steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any step. 1.1 Unscrew the CLAMP NUT from its threaded stud.
2 MOUNT YOUR CAMERA 7 Arrow is equipped with a sliding platform for balance fine tuning, plus a quick-release camera plate and standard camera mounting screws (Arrow and Arrow 30 have 70mm sliding range, Arrow HD has 100mm sliding range).
2 MOUNT YOUR CAMERA Continued 8 2.5 Attach your camera to the fluid head by holding your camera slightly ‘lens down’ and place the attached CAMERA PLA TE under the front lip on the top of the SLIDING PLA TFORM. Lower the back of the camera until the QUICK RELEASE snaps automatically to the locked position.
4 COUNTERBALANCE YOUR CAMERA 9 The Arrow 30, Arrow and Arrow HD include a variable counterbalance system that provides fingertip control through its tilt range and allows the camera to be set at any angle within that range. The counterbalance control can be set in one of four (4) positions depending on your camera payload.
COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR ILLUMINA TION BUTTON TIL T DRAG SETTING FIG 6 5 DRAG CONTROL 6 ILLUMINA TION MAINTENANCE 10 5.1 Arrow heads provide seven (7) incremental settings for tilt and pan drag control as well as a zero (0) freewheeling position. There are no half stops.
7 BA T TERY REPLACEMENT CLEANING 11 The Arrow illumination feature uses a standard long–life alkaline 12v battery . Under most operating conditions the battery will provide two years of operation. Miller approves use of the following batteries: Duracell MN21, Eveready A23, Vinnic L 1028.
SERVICE, SALES AND SUPPORT WEB SITE www .millertripods.com STORAGE SP ARE P ARTS AND ACCES SORIES WARRANTY When storing your Arrow for extended periods: remove BA TTERY , clean fluid head, and place in a safe, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Arrow heads can be stored horizontally or upright.
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